Assistant Professor - Secondary Education

Assistant Professor - Secondary Education

Job ID: 303900

Location: Georgia College & State Univ

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's
designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the
essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven
global society. The university prepares students for successful
careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long
learning through personalized attention in a residential setting
with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences
through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three
selective universities within the University System of Georgia and
a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers
undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate
programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional
certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts
Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts
environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary
inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong
reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs
according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and
Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in
combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts
college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and
staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning
through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and
community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad
opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone
project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and
critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown
in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately
19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of
Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author
and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community
enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former
home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the
university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake
Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to
take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits
of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and
leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are
located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting
academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as
outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and
its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information,
visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

The College of Education seeks a tenure track Assistant Professor
to teach graduate and undergraduate core courses across multiple
majors, but specifically Secondary Education. This faculty
position, based in the Department of Teacher Education, is a
10-month academic year position. This position will teach online
graduate and face-to-face undergraduate courses in Secondary
Teacher Education pedagogy, assessment, curriculum, and child
development; support teacher candidates in their development into
effective educators; supervise teacher candidates in field
placements.

Responsibilities

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing -

Teaching Responsibilities

Teach 4-4 course load each fall and spring semester. Courses are
taught both on campus and in an on-line environment and faculty are
expected to regularly come to campus.

• Full-time instructional load teaching in areas of expertise

within the academic discipline

• Regular course meetings and instruction
• Mentoring students
• Other teaching responsibilities

All Georgia College & State University faculty share the
responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing
foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. Faculty
employees also contribute to the Georgia College & State
University core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or
sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses.

Faculty - Service to Institution -

All faculty are expected to support the advancement of the
department, college, and university mission by providing service to
the institution. Service may be at the department, college,
university, community and/or disciplinary level. Duties include
service on college-level, and university-level committees, advising
students regarding career options, and support department-level
outreach activities.

Service to the Institution

-Committee memberships and offices

• Programs directed and advised
• Participation in special programs or projects
• Other service to the institution

Faculty - Professional Development -

Faculty are expected to conduct research and develop within the
profession.

Academic Achievement/Professional Development

• Publications (editing, citations)
• Presentations at professional meetings
• Publication; peer reviewed scholarship
• Current work in circulation or in progress
• Grants received or applied for
• Membership and participation in professional organizations
• Other professional service of development activities

Other Duties and Responsibilities -

Assist with continual program development.

Participate in program, department, college, and other committees.
Participate in student recruitment and placement activities.

Perform administrative duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Terminal degree in a closely related field.

Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements as stated in C.S.
3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials)).

Required Experience

Evidence of successful teaching (a minimum of 3 years) teaching
experience with 6th through 12th grade learners).

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Face-to-face and online course design experience.

Working knowledge of Quality Matters Standards.

Experience with accreditation reporting.

Preferred Experience

Instructor of record for college level classes in the related
discipline

Record of scholarly activity, publications, or creative works

Evidence of successful teaching in higher education.

Proposed Salary

The proposed salary is $62,516.

Required Documents to Attach

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference Letter
• Transcripts
• Teaching Philosophy

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Build positive student relationships and provide mentorship

Engage in continuous professional development

Manage multiple courses and administrative responsibilities

Solve problems and make data-driven decisions

Collaborate with colleagues and participate in service

Demonstrate leadership and take initiative

Adapt to changing institutional needs

Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Subject matter expertise and current disciplinary trends

Curriculum design and program outcome alignment

Assessment methods and student learning measurement

Accreditation standards (SACSCOC and discipline-specific)

Academic policies, procedures, and ethics

Adult learning principles and adaptive learning styles

Educational technology and learning management systems

SKILLS

Teaching:

Course design and delivery

Learning activity development and facilitation

Technology integration and LMS proficiency

Instructional adaptation

Assessment:

Valid assessment instrument development

Constructive feedback provision

Data analysis for instructional improvement

Communication:

Clear verbal and written communication

Professional presentation abilities

Active listening and collaboration

Technology:

Discipline-relevant software proficiency

Multimedia and presentation tools

Basic troubleshooting capabilities

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25
institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System
Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation
for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community
member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these
standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and
Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and
can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board
Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line
at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental
values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of
Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's
age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race,
religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No
individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the
benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination,
harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity
because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any
individual be given preferential treatment because of the
individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment
may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under
federal or state law.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=36000&JobOpeningId=303900&PostingSeq=1

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